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Brother MFC-J870DW reviews
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Product overview
Brother MFC-J870DW is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code MFC-J870DW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Specifications
Manufacturer code: MFC-J870DW. Icecat product 18674593 · Checked 19 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 33 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 6.86 cm (2.7") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), microSDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, MMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PCX, PNG, TIF |
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Printing, scanning & paper45 details
| Printing | Colour printing |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 12 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 10 ipm |
| DVD/CD printing | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 6 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 6 cpm |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| PC free copying | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image, Memory card, OCR, USB |
| Scan drivers | ICA, TWAIN, WIA |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax resolution (black) | 203 x 196 DPI |
| Fax transmission speed | 7 sec/page |
| Fax memory | 200 pages |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Fax broadcasting | 250 locations |
| Fax delayed sending | Yes |
| Fax dual access | Yes |
| Fax coding methods | JPEG, MH, MMR, MR |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive, Index card, Letter |
| Photo paper sizes | 9x13,10x15,13x18 |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 4x6,5x7,5x8,3.5x5 |
| Borderless printing media sizes | 4x6, 5x7, 2L, A4, A6, Index card, L, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 220 g/m² |
| Paper tray media weight (imperial) | 7.71 - 26.3 kg (17 - 58 lbs) |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight | 64 - 220 g/m² |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight (imperial) | 7.71 - 10.9 kg (17 - 24 lbs) |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print |
| Sound pressure level (copying) | 50 dB |
| Fax compatibility | ITU-T G3 |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 19 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 1.2 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 4 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Input colour depth | 30 bit |
|---|---|
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Custom media width | 88.9 - 127 mm |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 250 mm |
| Depth | 455 mm |
| Height | 484 mm |
| Weight | 9.19 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Online services supported | Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, Picasa, Sky Drive |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home B |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64 |
Further product details21 details
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Modem speed | 14.4 Kbit/s |
| Auto-redialing | Yes |
| Auto reduction | Yes |
| Distinctive ring | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Recommended duty cycle | 50 - 1000 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 2500 pages per month |
| Digital sender | No |
| Page description languages | GDI |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Envelopes sizes | 7 3/4, 10, C5, DL, Monarch |
| Custom media length | 215.9 - 355.6 mm |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SSID, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
| PictBridge | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories5 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 477.5 mm |
| Package depth | 243.8 mm |
| Package height | 457.2 mm |
| Package weight | 10.4 kg |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
